CAIRO: An Israeli 'air aggression' on Syria's central region killed two civilians and injured seven others, official media said on Wednesday.

State media said Syrian air defences intercepted the attack above the city of Homs.

"An Israeli air aggression targeted parts of the central region, and the air defences are responding," it said.

Two civilians were killed, and one civilian and six soldiers were injured in the attack, Syrian state TV said.

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The attack also resulted in material damage. There was no immediate comment from Israeli officials.

Last week, Syrian state TV said Israel had launched two missiles targeting an empty building in southern Damascus from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.